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structure #685586341building

840 North Lake Shore Drive

existing 100.2 m 27 floors 2004

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Height Rankings

#353 in Chicago
#1094 in United States
#2174 in North America
#27019 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	100.2 m
Tip Height	100.2 m
Architectural Height	100.2 m
Roof Height	99.2 m
Height Top Floor	84.2 m
Floors	27
Completion	2004
Structural Form	skyscraper
Main Usage	residential condominium
Status	existing
Architectural Style	postmodern
Address	840 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address	840 North Lake Shore Drive
Smart Address	290 East Pearson Street
Zone	Streeterville
1st Level District	Downtown
2nd Level District	Near North Side
City	Chicago
Country	United States

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